Buzz Bumble to the Rescue (Hardcover)

by Lynn E. Hazen (Author), Jill Newton (Illustrator) "Buzz Bumble was just a medium-sized bee, but he could fly fast, dance the bee dance, and buzz and tumble with gusto..." (more)
Key Phrases: Ansel Antennae, Humble Bumble

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PreSchool-Grade 2-Buzz Bumble enjoys all the attention he receives for being the fastest and most talented bee in the hive. When he hears that the photographer Ansel Antennae is coming to take photos for National Bee-Graphic magazine, he wants to catch the eye of the famous guy. Then cute little Baby Bumble steals the show with her frilly antennae and toddling ways and Buzz feels envious, angry, and unloved. As Ansel is snapping his shutters at Baby, a Venus flytrap snaps her up. Jealousy aside, Buzz zips into action and saves her in the nick of time. Ansel clicks a photo of the twosome for the cover of the magazine and sibling love prevails. Newton's cartoon illustrations are lively with bright, cheerful colors. Each bee has a unique look and personality; for example, Ansel has a goatee. However, the story is affected and overdone, and young listeners will not understand the contrived puns. An additional purchase for larger collections.-Be Astengo, Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FL
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A story of sibling rivalry that's sure to have kids buzzing!

Buzz Bumble is admired by all the bees in the garden for his fancy flying-and he loves being the center of attention. That is, until Baby Bumble arrives. Then everyone overlooks poor Buzz while they gush over the new bee. Buzz is not happy, especially when Ansel Antennae focuses his camera on Baby Bumble instead of on Buzz. But when Baby gets into trouble, will Buzz come to her rescue? With colors as bright as a summer garden, this delightful story about sibling rivalry is sure to charm young readers.

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Product Details Reading level: Baby-Preschool Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children's Books (April 14, 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 1582349320 ISBN-13: 978-1582349329 Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.6 x 0.5 inches Shipping Weight: 1 pounds Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #962,513 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars 4 1/2* Here's the Buzz About a New Writer, September 26, 2005 By  M. Allen Greenbaum (California) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)       Lynn Hazen, a preschool director and recent graduate of Vermont College's prestigious MFA program for writing children and young adults books, is one of the cleverest phrase-turners in the bizzy field of picture books. Here she explores the rivalry between an insect (who's simply the bee's knees) and his honey of a newborn sister, who quickly and inadvertently wins the heart of the hive. Listen to Hazen's economical, humorous development of character and plot in the opening: "Buzz Bumble was a medium sized bee, but he could fly fast, dance the bee dance, and buzz and tumble with gusto. All the bees admired his talents. `Look at Buzz fly!' gasped Humble Bumble. `That Buzz sure can bring home the nectar,' said Senor Sting. `I hope Ansel Antennae features Buzz in the next National Bee-Graphic,' Ms. Bizzy said." Hazen adds other memorable phrases that should appeal to both children and adults. For example, Buzz Bumble is not just a happy bee; rather, his "wings vibrated with joy." Little Baby Bumble isn't just a cuddle-bug; "She's sweeter than all the nectar in the garden." Alliterative phrases and a glancing reference to Buzz landing on his "bumble bum" add to the fun. Buzz doesn't like all this fawning over his new little sister ("Why were they droning on and on about her?"), especially when it takes so much time to teach her the a, b, c' s of being a bee, and Ansel Antennae is about to land! Tears flow from Buzz's eyes: "'No one cares about me anymore,' he sighed." With ease and humor, Ms. Hazen portrays some of the deep feelings engendered by the arrival of a new brother or sister. She also shows a way out of these complicated feelings. When Baby Bumble falls into an insect-eating flower, Buzz heroically (ok, and maybe not very realistically) holds open the dangerous flower so that Baby can escape. Not only do the siblings share their newfound feelings by rubbing each other's antennae, but bearded, bald Ansel--looking like a BEEtnik at a freaky costume party--gets the action on film. When they both appear on the cover of National Bee-graphic, brother and sister share the spotlight together. Jill Newton fills the pages with big petals of highlighted color and some subtle texture. You can almost smell the ripe sweet flowers in mauves and purples against a brilliantly blue rococo sky. The facial expressions are easily recognizable and don't minimize the hurt felt by Buzz. I did find the yellowish-green "skin" tone of one bee, "Humble Bumble" somewhat unpleasant, and the intense colors make the book somewhat more suitable for large room rather than intimate reading settings. There's also a puzzling discontinuity between one line of text and the illustrations. We're told that "when Buzz flew in for a dramatic finish...he got bumped out..." Bumped out of what? Perhaps the flower patch because Baby and her admirers were crowding it? It's difficult to say because the illustration doesn't show the action. Hazen and Newton show the climactic rescue in a dramatic, potentially scary scene: We see "Baby" inside the hungry flower, and the text reads, "No one knew what to do. It was too horrible to watch." However, the happy resolution comes quickly and the outcome is never really in doubt. The rescue adds excitement and emotion to what could have been an overly sweet or preachy "lesson" about getting along with the family newBEE. (I should warn you that this book may inspire punning.) Overall, another excellent book by Ms. Hazen(http://www.lynnhazen.com), a talented and entertaining writer who respects the intelligence and psychology of her audience. NOTE: As mentioned above, Ms. Hazen is among the students, alumnae, and faculty at Vermont College, a coterie that includes the outstanding work of such current students as Lynn Hazen, Karen Ehrhardt (her wonderful "This Jazz Man" is due out in April, 2006), Ed Briant, Jane Buchanan, Liza Donnelly, Hatsy McGraw, Barbara Santucci, Jennifer Gennari Shepherd; alumni Lynn Hazen, René Colato-Lainez, Mindy Hardwick, Helen Hemphill, Kim Justesen, Judith Kuns, Jane Legrow, Joann Early Macken, Carolyn Marsden, Carmela Martino, Lauren Myracle, Shenaaz Nanji, Candice Ransome, Anita Riggio, Mary Ann Rodman, April Pulley, Leda Schubert, Ann Teplick, Beckie Weinheimer, Deborah Wiles, and Gretchen Woelfle; and faculty members Tobin Anderson, Kathi Appelt, Marion Dane Bauer, Margaret Bechard, Ronald Koertge, Ellen Levine, Tim Wynne Jones, and Liza Ketchum. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars HERE'S THE BUZZ !, June 7, 2005 By  Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)       Buzz Bumble is top dog. Or, more appropriately top bee. All the bees in the garden are awed by the speed he can fly, the amount of nectar he can bring home, his humdinger of a bee dance, and other talents. To say that Buzz enjoys this attention is putting it mildly - he revels in it. Why, Ansel Antennae, a renowned photographer is coming to the garden, and Buzz's wings quiver at the thought of being photographed. But suddenly Buzz is no longer the A-List bee, his position usurped by the arrival of Baby Bee. All the others hovered around the new arrival exclaiming how cute and sweet she is. A sulking Buzz wonders, "Why were they droning on and on about her?" He thought she should be sent right back to the Queen Bee. Then, to add insult to injury he was told to look after the little one. Well, little bees aren't aware of all the dangers in a garden. Baby Bee fell right into a Venus Fly Trap. Buzz was the only one who saw this. The question is what will he do, if anything? Young readers will enjoy the sunshine bright illustrations as well as discover that sibling rivalry isn't limited to humans. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Buzz Fan, May 17, 2005 By  M. McCrary - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    My 4 1/2 year old son loves this book. His favorite part is when Buzz comes to the rescue. It is beautifully written and illustrated. What a wonderful story about sibling rivalry.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Peace and Meaning Great things come in small packages. This small book has been read and reread delving into the meaning of the words making up the sentences on unnumbered pages. Read more Published 15 months ago by Kathleen 5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice This is a very nice book and pretty suitable for children from the age of 0-6. Especially the drawings are just lovable. Published on March 15, 2006 by Dr. Ingo Hartenbach 5.0 out of 5 stars This book deserves the buzz it's getting! 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Product Details

• Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children's Books (April 14, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582349320
• ISBN-13: 978-1582349329
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #962,513 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 4 1/2* Here's the Buzz About a New Writer, September 26, 2005

By	M. Allen Greenbaum (California) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Lynn Hazen, a preschool director and recent graduate of Vermont College's prestigious MFA program for writing children and young adults books, is one of the cleverest phrase-turners in the bizzy field of picture books. Here she explores the rivalry between an insect (who's simply the bee's knees) and his honey of a newborn sister, who quickly and inadvertently wins the heart of the hive. Listen to Hazen's economical, humorous development of character and plot in the opening:

"Buzz Bumble was a medium sized bee, but he could fly fast, dance the bee dance, and buzz and tumble with gusto. All the bees admired his talents.
`Look at Buzz fly!' gasped Humble Bumble.
`That Buzz sure can bring home the nectar,' said Senor Sting.
`I hope Ansel Antennae features Buzz in the next National Bee-Graphic,' Ms. Bizzy said."

Hazen adds other memorable phrases that should appeal to both children and adults. For example, Buzz Bumble is not just a happy bee; rather, his "wings vibrated with joy." Little Baby Bumble isn't just a cuddle-bug; "She's sweeter than all the nectar in the garden." Alliterative phrases and a glancing reference to Buzz landing on his "bumble bum" add to the fun.

Buzz doesn't like all this fawning over his new little sister ("Why were they droning on and on about her?"), especially when it takes so much time to teach her the a, b, c' s of being a bee, and Ansel Antennae is about to land! Tears flow from Buzz's eyes: "'No one cares about me anymore,' he sighed." With ease and humor, Ms. Hazen portrays some of the deep feelings engendered by the arrival of a new brother or sister. She also shows a way out of these complicated feelings. When Baby Bumble falls into an insect-eating flower, Buzz heroically (ok, and maybe not very realistically) holds open the dangerous flower so that Baby can escape. Not only do the siblings share their newfound feelings by rubbing each other's antennae, but bearded, bald Ansel--looking like a BEEtnik at a freaky costume party--gets the action on film. When they both appear on the cover of National Bee-graphic, brother and sister share the spotlight together.

Jill Newton fills the pages with big petals of highlighted color and some subtle texture. You can almost smell the ripe sweet flowers in mauves and purples against a brilliantly blue rococo sky. The facial expressions are easily recognizable and don't minimize the hurt felt by Buzz. I did find the yellowish-green "skin" tone of one bee, "Humble Bumble" somewhat unpleasant, and the intense colors make the book somewhat more suitable for large room rather than intimate reading settings. There's also a puzzling discontinuity between one line of text and the illustrations. We're told that "when Buzz flew in for a dramatic finish...he got bumped out..." Bumped out of what? Perhaps the flower patch because Baby and her admirers were crowding it? It's difficult to say because the illustration doesn't show the action.

Hazen and Newton show the climactic rescue in a dramatic, potentially scary scene: We see "Baby" inside the hungry flower, and the text reads, "No one knew what to do. It was too horrible to watch." However, the happy resolution comes quickly and the outcome is never really in doubt. The rescue adds excitement and emotion to what could have been an overly sweet or preachy "lesson" about getting along with the family newBEE. (I should warn you that this book may inspire punning.) Overall, another excellent book by Ms. Hazen(http://www.lynnhazen.com), a talented and entertaining writer who respects the intelligence and psychology of her audience.

NOTE: As mentioned above, Ms. Hazen is among the students, alumnae, and faculty at Vermont College, a coterie that includes the outstanding work of such current students as Lynn Hazen, Karen Ehrhardt (her wonderful "This Jazz Man" is due out in April, 2006), Ed Briant, Jane Buchanan, Liza Donnelly, Hatsy McGraw, Barbara Santucci, Jennifer Gennari Shepherd; alumni Lynn Hazen, René Colato-Lainez, Mindy Hardwick, Helen Hemphill, Kim Justesen, Judith Kuns, Jane Legrow, Joann Early Macken, Carolyn Marsden, Carmela Martino, Lauren Myracle, Shenaaz Nanji, Candice Ransome, Anita Riggio, Mary Ann Rodman, April Pulley, Leda Schubert, Ann Teplick, Beckie Weinheimer, Deborah Wiles, and Gretchen Woelfle; and faculty members Tobin Anderson, Kathi Appelt, Marion Dane Bauer, Margaret Bechard, Ronald Koertge, Ellen Levine, Tim Wynne Jones, and Liza Ketchum.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars HERE'S THE BUZZ !, June 7, 2005

By	Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

Buzz Bumble is top dog. Or, more appropriately top bee. All the bees in the garden are awed by the speed he can fly, the amount of nectar he can bring home, his humdinger of a bee dance, and other talents.

To say that Buzz enjoys this attention is putting it mildly - he revels in it. Why, Ansel Antennae, a renowned photographer is coming to the garden, and Buzz's wings quiver at the thought of being photographed.

But suddenly Buzz is no longer the A-List bee, his position usurped by the arrival of Baby Bee. All the others hovered around the new arrival exclaiming how cute and sweet she is. A sulking Buzz wonders, "Why were they droning on and on about her?" He thought she should be sent right back to the Queen Bee. Then, to add insult to injury he was told to look after the little one.

Well, little bees aren't aware of all the dangers in a garden. Baby Bee fell right into a Venus Fly Trap. Buzz was the only one who saw this. The question is what will he do, if anything?

Young readers will enjoy the sunshine bright illustrations as well as discover that sibling rivalry isn't limited to humans.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buzz Fan, May 17, 2005

By	M. McCrary - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My 4 1/2 year old son loves this book. His favorite part is when Buzz comes to the rescue. It is beautifully written and illustrated. What a wonderful story about sibling rivalry.